Subtract 15/10 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 1 5/10
50/14 - 15/10 is 29/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
50/14 = 50 × 5/14 × 5 = 250/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
15/10 = 15 × 7/10 × 7 = 105/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/70 - 105/70 = 250 - 105/70 = 145/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/14
- In mixed form: 21/14
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